Last updated on June 5, 2026

Average rent in
Canton, GA

Key takeaways for renters

  • Where Canton rent stands today

    Canton, GA rent rose 3.6% year over year, with a current median of $2,100/month. Renters today are paying $104 more per month on average than last year, with month-to-month rent essentially unchanged.

  • Canton runs 7.7% more expensive than the $1,950/month national median, placing it in the mid-tier range for metros with 79 total rentals available.

  • Rent ranges by bedroom

    Studios in Canton rent for $1,515/month, 1-bedrooms for $1,610/month, 2-bedrooms for $1,657/month, 3-bedrooms at $2,100/month, and 4+ bedrooms at $2,400/month. This range reflects the variety of unit sizes available to renters.

  • Neighborhood spotlight

    Laurel Canyon rents climbed 55.0% year over year to $2,500/month, and Riverstone rose 35.0% to $2,285/month. These increases contrast with the citywide 3.6% rise and show strong local demand in these neighborhoods.

Median rent

Median rent in Canton

$2,100/mo

increased by4%

vs previous year

The average rent in Canton is $2,100 per month as of June 2026. This is 8% above the national average rent, or $150 more per month.

$1.25

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Canton

79

for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Canton rentals at each price point

80%60%40%20%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in Canton, GA

Average rent prices in Canton have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 4% since last year.

Rent trends

Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.

Compare rent prices in Canton, GA

Rent prices in Canton vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Canton is $1,604, whereas a house costs $2,285. 1-bedroom apartments in Canton run $1,575 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,657.

Listings

Studio

$1,515

4%

-

1 bedroom

$1,610

3%

9%

2 bedroom

$1,657

No Change

3%

3 bedroom

$2,100

No Change

2%

4 bedroom

$2,400

2%

6%

Studio

Average rent

$1,515

Last 30 days

4%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,610

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

9%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,657

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

3%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,100

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

2%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,400

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

6%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Canton, GA, broken down by the number of bedrooms, neighborhoods, and property types. The availability of data for each category is dependent on market inventory and will adjust depending on your selected filters.

How does rent in Canton, GA compare to other cities?

Compare median rent prices in Canton and Acworth by all bedroom counts and property types.

Canton

Median rent price$2,100
increased by8%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,205
increased by13%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Canton, GA is 5% lower than the median rent in Acworth, GA.

Discover rentals in Canton, GA

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Aspect on The River

59 Anderson Ave, Canton, GA 30114

2 beds

1 bath

$1,274–$1,555

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202 Riverstone Commons Cir Canton, GA 30114

202 Riverstone Commons Cir, Canton, GA 30114

3 beds

2.5 baths

$1,725

House for rent

Available May 18

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2d ago

Holly Mill house for rent in Canton

SINGLE_FAMILY - Ranch - Canton, GA

204 Oconee Way, Canton, GA 30114

3 beds

2.5 baths

$1,750

House for rent

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5d+ ago

Sunnyside house for rent in Canton

Townhome available now in Canton!

355 Cartersville St, Canton, GA 30114

3 beds

1.5 baths

$1,750

House for rent

Available Feb 16

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Frequently asked questions for Canton, GA

Quick answers to common questions about the Canton rental market.

How much is rent in Canton?

The average rent in Canton is $2,100 per month as of June 4, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Canton?

Average rent prices in Canton have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 4% since last year.

How does Canton rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Canton is 8% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $150 more per month.

Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Canton?

The most affordable neighborhoods in Canton are New Town ($1,728/mo), Downtown Canton ($1,890/mo), and Oakdale ($1,960/mo).

What salary do I need to afford rent in Canton?

To comfortably afford rent in Canton, you'd need to earn approximately $84,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

When is the best time of year to rent in Canton?

Canton's 2025 rental market shows one-bedroom apartments averaging around $1,400 per month, while two-bedroom units average around $1,700 monthly. These figures reflect current pricing across the city's diverse neighborhood options.

Methodology

Rent prices are based on Zumper's rental listings from the past 30 days. Median rent is calculated across all available listings and property types on the platform. If you filter the page by bedroom count or property type, the pricing throughout the page will update automatically to reflect that segment of the rental market.

Household and population data come from the U.S. Census Bureau. Cost-of-living data is sourced from the Council for Community and Economic Research's Cost of Living Index (COLI).

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